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Category: DIY Projects

  • How to create a portable air conditioner

    How to create a portable air conditioner

    Are you fed up with the heat during summer or keen to create a portable air conditioner without having to pay ridiculous prices? A portable DIY air conditioning cooler made from an Esky or cooler box could be the answer to your prayers. Made from an Esky or cooler box, this portable air conditioning cooler…

  • How to make a wood fired pizza oven

    How to make a wood fired pizza oven

    Could there be anything cooler than having a pizza oven in your backyard! In this article, we outline the step-by-step guide to creating your own pizza oven that is movable, so suitable for people that are renting and may need to move it to another property if required. The pizza oven is lightweight, uses fire…

  • How to make DIY outdoor umbrella lighting

    How to make DIY outdoor umbrella lighting

    Most of us have a love for outdoor entertaining. While it can be easy to entertain during the day, entertaining at night can be problematic if you don’t have the right lighting available. With outdoor areas, not everyone can have a custom-built pergola to provide shade and lighting solutions, and in many cases, something removable…

  • How to create a vertical pallet garden

    How to create a vertical pallet garden

    If you’re short on space but you love gardening, a vertical pallet garden is a great option. Create a green and enticing space when you have no garden beds available or limited planting space in your backyard. Easy to build and maintain, a vertical garden is perfect for green thumbs who want to grow their…

  • How to create some easy outdoor seating

    How to create some easy outdoor seating

    If you have a lovely outdoor area but you’re lacking outdoor seating it can be a mission to find suitable outdoor furniture that not only fits the space but also doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. While you can rush out and try and track down furniture that suits you can also create the…

  • How to build your own fire pit for your backyard

    How to build your own fire pit for your backyard

    Creating a fire pit is one of the most popular landscaping features in an outdoor space and can add a super cool area for you and your friends to enjoy during summer BBQ’s and social functions. If you’ve got the space in your backyard that is flat and a safe distance from your house or…

  • How to make garden pallet loungers

    How to make garden pallet loungers

    If you’re looking to create a comfortable and luxurious garden loungers but don’t have the champagne budget to buy one from a fancy outdoor furniture store, you could have the perfect materials right under your nose. Using a couple of old pallets you can usually find laying around at a building site, home hardware depot…

  • How to make a bench and planter for your patio

    How to make a bench and planter for your patio

    If you love the idea of a practical bench that doubles as a planter box, we’ve got just the thing for your next DIY project Perfect for jazzing up your deck or making your outdoor patio a little more functional, this bench planter combination is a straightforward and useful DIY project that is perfect for…

  • How to build your own Barrel Smoker step by step

    How to build your own Barrel Smoker step by step

    If you’re looking to craft a traditional barrel smoker to create mouth watering meats and smokey meals, the barrel smoker is the holy grail of BBQs and is perfect for summer BBQ’s and creating something a little special for the smoked meat lovers among us. In this ‘how to’ we create your own BBQ smoker…

  • How to build your own BBQ barrel in a few simple steps

    How to build your own BBQ barrel in a few simple steps

    If you’re looking for a practical and easy to make backyard BBQ, a BBQ barrel is one of the simplest DIY projects you can get your hands on. Cheap to create and practical to use, the BBQ barrel can be completed simply in one day and DIY enthusiasts can turn a 55-gallon barrel into a…